ORCBC 2024 Annual General Meeting - Call for nominations and resolutions

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The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia (ORCBC) is pleased to announce its 2024 Annual General Meeting, which will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm PT.

Nominations for ORCBC’s Executive Board of Directors

Six positions on ORCBC ’s Board of Directors will be up for election/re-election at the AGM.

We encourage all ORCBC members to submit nominations.

Nominations, accompanied by a brief biography/resume detailing the nominee’s involvement in recreation-related activities and experiences, along with an acceptance note from the nominee, must be received by ORCBC no later than April 22, 2024.

Please note that, per ORCBC’s bylaws, nominations cannot be accepted from the floor during the AGM.

A list of nominees will be shared along with the notice of the AGM, one month prior to the meeting. In the event of more nominations than available positions, elections will be conducted during the AGM.

To be eligible for election as a director of ORCBC, a nominee must meet the qualifications outlined in ORCBC’s current bylaws, and:

• Be a member of a provincial organization member

• Be a member of a regional organization member

• Be an individual member

• Be an advisory member nominated by the Board

We provide guidelines for preferred candidate backgrounds and considerations for availability as follows:

• Actively engaged with an outdoor recreation organization

• Experience in multiple facets of outdoor recreation

• Strong interest in outdoor recreation and public policy issues, including access to public lands, trails, and community well-being

• Prior experience in NGO administration or in government is desirable

• Willingness to bring forward issues of general concerns within the outdoor recreation sector at Board meetings

• Ability to represent the nominating organization’s perspective while prioritizing the overall benefit of the outdoor recreation sector

• Balanced approach to issues impacting the outdoor recreation sector

• Availability for monthly meetings, typically held at 6:00 PM on the third Monday of each month via Zoom

A list of current ORCBC directors is available here.

Members’ Resolutions

ORCBC members are encouraged to submit resolutions by April 22, 2024, addressing issues pertinent to the outdoor recreation sector, for consideration at the AGM.

Approved resolutions serve in an advisory capacity. The Board determines actions to be taken regarding resolutions passed during general meetings. For assistance in drafting resolutions or any inquiries, please contact the ORCBC office.

Where to Submit Nominations and Resolutions

Members wishing to nominate individuals for ORCBC Board positions or submit resolutions should contact Dave Wharton, Chair of ORCBC’s nominating committee, at info@orcbc.ca.

Registration

Please register here. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing details on joining the AGM. We encourage you to share this information with your organizations and networks.